Ecotourism In Singapore

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The primary component of ecotourism is ecology and the environment. The concept of ecotourism is widely misunderstood by many. In practice, it is often simply used as a marketing tool to promote tourism that is related to nature. In other words, it is important for us to realize that placing a hotel in a beautiful lush green landscape is NOT ecotourism. In fact, if done without care and thought, it may be detrimental to the ecosystem surrounding the structure. Ideally, true ecotourism should satisfy aspects such as conservation of biological diversity through the protection of ecosystems, promotion of sustainable use of biodiversity, minimization of tourism’s own environmental impact. As an environmentalist, your role is to look into the environmental component pertaining to the proposal.

You have to address the following questions to judge if Singapore should promote ecotourism:

In what ways can ecotourism improve the natural environment?

What initiatives have Singapore taken to promote biodiversity?

How can Singapore tap on its ecological diversity to promote ecotourism? Provide possible sites where it is feasible for ecotourism activities.

After gathering the information, do you think it is feasible for Singapore to promote ecotourism?